Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, January 22, 1987
Add to My HeroesStanley Keith Guffey
Ranger Stanley Guffey was shot and killed while attempting to rescue a 2-year-old girl who had been kidnapped in Horsehoe Bay, Texas. The suspect had already murdered an employee of the girl's family.
The subject was shot and killed by Ranger Guffey's partner.
Ranger Guffey had served with the Texas Rangers for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsRanger Guffey,
Today is the 38th anniversary of your heroic death. I'm heartened to see you have family that loves and remembers you. I pray you are looking down upon them from your home in Heaven. I will lift them up in prayer as well.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
January 22, 2025